Public hearing opens for 5 bylaws on recreational marijuana
per Jeff Nutting, in absence of further guidance from the State this zoning makes sense
adds recreational marijuana to the industrial zones
also changes the medical use from by right to by special permit
no citizens for comment on these bylaws
Q - on how are we prepared for a challenge
A - we are handling both together, fair treatment
motion to close the hearings, seconded, passed 9-0
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Live reporting: Town Council - Feb 1, 2017
Present: Pellegri, Padula, Mercer, Vallee, Kelly, Pfeffer, Bissanti, Dellorco, Jones
Absent: none
brief recess while crowd leaves the chambers
Absent: none
| A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
January 18, 2017
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| B. ANNOUNCEMENTS |
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.
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| C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS | Chief Lynch introduces the following individuals for promotions and specialty positions Daniel Smith - Sargent Paul Guarino - Community Service Officer Jonathan Bussey - Detective Richard Grover - Detective Lt Jim West - Operations Division Commander (details to be added later) |
| D. CITIZEN COMMENTS |
Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the Agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comments on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
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| E. APPOINTMENTS |
resumes at 7:17 PM
Downtown Partnership: General Meeting Agenda - Feb 2, 2017
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Franklin School Committee Coffee Hours: Feb 1 - 7:00 PM
In our goal to engage the community as a partner in improvement of our school system, the Community Relations Subcommittee of the Franklin School Committee will be hosting monthly coffee hours.
Please join us as we work through the 2017 budget process, discuss policy and bring a new superintendent on board. We welcome your input, ideas and suggestions.
Upcoming meeting dates are:
All meetings are held in the conference room at the Franklin Cable Access TV Studio at 23 Hutchinson Street.
Any questions contact Anne Bergen: bergena@franklin.k12.ma.us
Please join us as we work through the 2017 budget process, discuss policy and bring a new superintendent on board. We welcome your input, ideas and suggestions.
Upcoming meeting dates are:
- Wednesday, February 1 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, March 4 at 9 a.m.
All meetings are held in the conference room at the Franklin Cable Access TV Studio at 23 Hutchinson Street.
Any questions contact Anne Bergen: bergena@franklin.k12.ma.us
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| Franklin TV at 23 Hutchinson St at night |
Reminder: Opera for Kids: Little Red Riding Hood - Sunday, Feb 5
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present Opera for Kids: Little Red Riding Hood on Sunday, February 5, at 2:30 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in downtown Franklin.
This special program is a presentation of FPAC’s Family Concert Series and is offered free to the community. A treasured FPAC tradition for more than two decades, Family Concert Series events are geared toward children in length and format and provide young audiences with a fun introduction to the world of live music. The performances introduce audiences of all ages to music of many genres and feature talented, professional musicians in an engaging, entertaining and interactive way.
Set to the masterful music of American composer Seymour Barab, Little Red Riding Hood is an operatic adaptation of the children’s fairy tale classic and brings the beloved story to life. Engaging audiences of all ages, the opera is under 45 minutes in length and is in rhymed verse.
The performance features sopranos Mariko Matsumura and Shauna Martin as Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother, along with lyric baritone Thomas Gareau as the wolf. Pianist Synthia Sture will accompany the vocalists.
A native of Winnipeg, Canada, Shauna Martin received her master’s degree in Opera from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Music degree from Brandon University. Her performances include a wide variety of operatic and musical theater roles in works by classical as well as contemporary composers. Shauna is a founding member of the popular children's show Opera Night in Canada and has performed with Canada’s regional orchestras and on CBC Radio.
A native of Tokyo, Japan, Mariko Matsumura received her bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance with high honors from the University of Montana and a master’s degree in Vocal Performance from Longy School of Music. Mariko's performance credits include Messiah, Aida, Hansel and Gretl, Der Rosenkavalier, The Magic Flute and numerous premiere performances throughout the Boston area. She has performed with Lorelei Ensemble, Tanglewood Festival Chorus, Jyugoya Ensemble, Chorus Boston, Setegaya Women’s Chorus and Opera Unmet.
A graduate of The Boston Conservatory with a BM in Vocal Performance and an MM in Vocal Pedagogy and Performance, Thomas Gareau has performed a wide variety of repertoire, from jazz to musical theater to opera and oratorio. As a regular and soloist with the Boston Choral Ensemble, he performed in the memorable production of Thomas Tallis’ Spem in alium at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross as part of the Boston Early Music Festival. Other notable engagements include Odyssey Opera’s debut concert production of Wagner’s Rienzi at Jordan Hall. Thomas has appeared in numerous solo recitals performing standard repertoire and unearthing lesser known art songs and arias.
FPAC’s 2017 Family Concert Series is sponsored by Berry Insurance. For more information, call (508) 528-3370 or visit www.FPAConline.com and www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com.
This special program is a presentation of FPAC’s Family Concert Series and is offered free to the community. A treasured FPAC tradition for more than two decades, Family Concert Series events are geared toward children in length and format and provide young audiences with a fun introduction to the world of live music. The performances introduce audiences of all ages to music of many genres and feature talented, professional musicians in an engaging, entertaining and interactive way.
Set to the masterful music of American composer Seymour Barab, Little Red Riding Hood is an operatic adaptation of the children’s fairy tale classic and brings the beloved story to life. Engaging audiences of all ages, the opera is under 45 minutes in length and is in rhymed verse.
The performance features sopranos Mariko Matsumura and Shauna Martin as Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother, along with lyric baritone Thomas Gareau as the wolf. Pianist Synthia Sture will accompany the vocalists.
A native of Winnipeg, Canada, Shauna Martin received her master’s degree in Opera from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Music degree from Brandon University. Her performances include a wide variety of operatic and musical theater roles in works by classical as well as contemporary composers. Shauna is a founding member of the popular children's show Opera Night in Canada and has performed with Canada’s regional orchestras and on CBC Radio.
A native of Tokyo, Japan, Mariko Matsumura received her bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance with high honors from the University of Montana and a master’s degree in Vocal Performance from Longy School of Music. Mariko's performance credits include Messiah, Aida, Hansel and Gretl, Der Rosenkavalier, The Magic Flute and numerous premiere performances throughout the Boston area. She has performed with Lorelei Ensemble, Tanglewood Festival Chorus, Jyugoya Ensemble, Chorus Boston, Setegaya Women’s Chorus and Opera Unmet.
A graduate of The Boston Conservatory with a BM in Vocal Performance and an MM in Vocal Pedagogy and Performance, Thomas Gareau has performed a wide variety of repertoire, from jazz to musical theater to opera and oratorio. As a regular and soloist with the Boston Choral Ensemble, he performed in the memorable production of Thomas Tallis’ Spem in alium at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross as part of the Boston Early Music Festival. Other notable engagements include Odyssey Opera’s debut concert production of Wagner’s Rienzi at Jordan Hall. Thomas has appeared in numerous solo recitals performing standard repertoire and unearthing lesser known art songs and arias.
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| Little Red Riding Hood (1881) by Carl Larsson (via wikipedia.org/) |
FPAC’s 2017 Family Concert Series is sponsored by Berry Insurance. For more information, call (508) 528-3370 or visit www.FPAConline.com and www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com.
Rep Roy: What's happening in the district - January 2017 Newsletter
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Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - Feb 8 - Game night
The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club welcomes you to our next monthly meeting. On Wednesday, February 8th we are hosting a game night. No speaker is planned . . . just a night for everyone to socialize, have fun and make connections.
We invite any resident of Franklin, or a surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, to join us at "3" Restaurant, 461 West Central Street, Franklin. Complimentary appetizers and beverages are provided and a cash bar is available.
We meet upstairs at 7:30pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. We run our meetings September through May. Additionally, we hold many fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year.
For more information, please visit our website www.franklinnewcomers.com or our Facebook page, Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club.
We invite any resident of Franklin, or a surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, to join us at "3" Restaurant, 461 West Central Street, Franklin. Complimentary appetizers and beverages are provided and a cash bar is available.
We meet upstairs at 7:30pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. We run our meetings September through May. Additionally, we hold many fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year.
For more information, please visit our website www.franklinnewcomers.com or our Facebook page, Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Finance Committee - Jan 31, 2017 (audio)
The audio recording of the Finance Committee meeting held Tuesday, Jan 31, 2017. Franklin TV was not present to broadcast so this is the only recording available.
(be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to review all the entries)
(be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to review all the entries)
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| all nine FinCom members were present for the meeting |
Charles River Meadowlands Meeting - Feb 7, 2017
Greetings to All:
Please mark your calendar for Feb 7 – our next meeting.
We have now posted our 2017 Planning Document at the home page (www.charlesrivermeadowlands.org).
The document looks at achievable activities for the year ahead including signage, trail mapping, etc. as well as meeting with relevant officials.
At our meeting (6:30 PM, Dean Rm, First Universalist Soc. 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA) we will discuss these goals and we will be looking for help, for example, identifying access points and existing trails and planning meetings with officials. Please try to attend.
For further information, contact Alan Earls (alan.r.earls@gmail.com, 508 528 6930)
For easy reference, the 2017 Planing document can also be found here
Please mark your calendar for Feb 7 – our next meeting.
We have now posted our 2017 Planning Document at the home page (www.charlesrivermeadowlands.org).
The document looks at achievable activities for the year ahead including signage, trail mapping, etc. as well as meeting with relevant officials.
At our meeting (6:30 PM, Dean Rm, First Universalist Soc. 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA) we will discuss these goals and we will be looking for help, for example, identifying access points and existing trails and planning meetings with officials. Please try to attend.
For further information, contact Alan Earls (alan.r.earls@gmail.com, 508 528 6930)
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| image from Charles River Meadowlands webpage |
For easy reference, the 2017 Planing document can also be found here
TuNesday - Jamie Barrett sings "Franklin"
Jamie Barrett sings his song "Franklin" in a new video produced by Chris Flynn
The new video for the "Franklin" song is featured on the local Franklin TV station during the "Franklin Almanac" show!
Starting Monday, January 30, the show will run for two weeks- M-F at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Comcast 8 or Verizon 26!
For more music from Jamie visit his webpage
http://musicwithmrbarrett.blogspot.com/2017/01/franklin.html
The new video for the "Franklin" song is featured on the local Franklin TV station during the "Franklin Almanac" show!
Starting Monday, January 30, the show will run for two weeks- M-F at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Comcast 8 or Verizon 26!
For more music from Jamie visit his webpage
http://musicwithmrbarrett.blogspot.com/2017/01/franklin.html
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| Jamie Barrett performing (photo by Jake Jacobson) |
"the community support has to be there"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170130/franklin-community-meets-superintendent-candidates
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/franklin-schools-superintendent-search.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/school-superintendent-search-forum.html
"Local residents were invited Monday evening to meet the candidates vying to be the next leader of the school district.
More than 20 members of the public came to ask questions of the three finalists for the superintendent position: Blackstone-Millville Assistant Superintendent David Thomson, Chelmsford Assistant Superintendent Linda Hirsch and Weymouth Assistant Superintendent Susan Kustka.
The candidates were each asked about moving high school start times in light of data showing that teens perform better with a later start.
Hirsch stressed the importance of researching the change, suggesting a committee of stakeholders examine the issue."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170130/franklin-community-meets-superintendent-candidates
- The audio from the Forum can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/franklin-schools-superintendent-search.html
- Franklin MAtters quick notes from the Forum can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/school-superintendent-search-forum.html
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| Susan Kustka is introduced by Vanessa Bilello |
Friday, Feb 3, 2017 - 6:00 PM - Autoimmunity Event
If you've been struggling with all sorts of "things" and just want to feel better, then come to the Adirondack Club this Friday, Feb. 3rd @ 6:00 for this event on Autoimmunity.
Yes, it's one of those words. It's kind of vague and there are so many factors. But… it is the root of most ailments…. allergies, IBS, achy joints, headaches, acne, flushed cheeks, rashes, infertility, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, digestive issues, stomach acid etc.
If you, a family member or a friend are trying to work these ailments, come to listen and begin to understand how good a body should feel! Lisa Vasile, NP and others will be speaking at this event.
Empower Yourself to reduce and reverse your Autoimmune condition and symptoms!
Learn the 5 key components identified to distract, overwhelm and aggravate the immune system.
When these are removed autoimmunity calms down drastically.
Autoimmunity is a condition of the identifying itself as an enemy and then attacking itself. Traditional medicine offers medications to prolong life or reduce symptoms but doesn't work with patients to remove the root causes for the body turning on itself.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD 6-7:30PM - ADIRONDACK CLUB CHESTNUT ST, FRANKLIN
Tickets for this event are $10.00 either at the door or by contacting hosts
Leah Khouri 774-571-9314
OR
Kathleen Ronzio 774-571-0518
Yes, it's one of those words. It's kind of vague and there are so many factors. But… it is the root of most ailments…. allergies, IBS, achy joints, headaches, acne, flushed cheeks, rashes, infertility, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, digestive issues, stomach acid etc.
If you, a family member or a friend are trying to work these ailments, come to listen and begin to understand how good a body should feel! Lisa Vasile, NP and others will be speaking at this event.
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| Facebook event - Friday, Feb 3, 2017 - 6:00 PM |
Learn the 5 key components identified to distract, overwhelm and aggravate the immune system.
When these are removed autoimmunity calms down drastically.
Autoimmunity is a condition of the identifying itself as an enemy and then attacking itself. Traditional medicine offers medications to prolong life or reduce symptoms but doesn't work with patients to remove the root causes for the body turning on itself.
- 4 of 5 people with Autoimmunity are women
- 1 of 5 are children
- The number one risk of having an autoimmune condition is to have an autoimmune condition
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD 6-7:30PM - ADIRONDACK CLUB CHESTNUT ST, FRANKLIN
Tickets for this event are $10.00 either at the door or by contacting hosts
Leah Khouri 774-571-9314
OR
Kathleen Ronzio 774-571-0518
School Superintendent Search Forum - quick summary
Here are my brief notes taken during the School Superintendent Search Forum on Monday, Jan 30, 2017.
(be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to review all the entries)
The audio recording for this meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/franklin-schools-superintendent-search.html
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| David Thomson |
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| Susan Kustka |
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| Linda Hirsch |
(be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to review all the entries)
The audio recording for this meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/franklin-schools-superintendent-search.html
Monday, January 30, 2017
Franklin Schools: Superintendent Search Forum - Jan 30, 2017 (audio)
The audio recording of the Superintendent Search Forum conducted by the Franklin (MA) School Committee on Monday, Jan 30, 2017.
Linda Hirsch resume
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_News/0252F367-000F8513.0/L%20Hirsch%20RESUME.pdf
Susan Kustka resume
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_News/0252F367-000F8513.2/SKustka-Resume.pdf
David Thomson resume
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_News/0252F367-000F8513.1/D%20Thomson%20Resume.pdf
My notes from the session can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/school-superintendent-search-forum.html
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
Linda Hirsch resume
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_News/0252F367-000F8513.0/L%20Hirsch%20RESUME.pdf
Susan Kustka resume
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_News/0252F367-000F8513.2/SKustka-Resume.pdf
David Thomson resume
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_News/0252F367-000F8513.1/D%20Thomson%20Resume.pdf
My notes from the session can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/school-superintendent-search-forum.html
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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can use your help.
How can you help?
- If you like this, please tell your friends and neighbors.
- If you don't like this, please let me know.
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
Thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission
I hope you enjoy!
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Finance Committee - Agenda - Jan 31, 2017 - 6:15 PM
The Finance Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, January 30, 2017. The agenda is to review and recommend the Capital Budget items for the Police, Fire, DPW, and Enterprise departments/accounts.
The agenda document can also be found on the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/agenda_2017-1-31.pdf
The agenda document can also be found on the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/agenda_2017-1-31.pdf
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| construction on the Library is making progress, additional insulation is being added to the exterior |
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